Recent Reports
Liberals maintain lead amid evolving concerns. (Nanos)
Federal politics shows little change in late July. The Liberals continue to lead federal ballot tracking at 44.7%, followed by the Conservatives at 29.5% and the NDP at 12.7%. Mark Carney remains the most commonly selected choice for prime minister at 54.0%, while Pierre Poilievre is at 18.2%. Canadians continue…
Pocketbooks Strengthen; Expectations Stabilize. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadian consumer confidence remained modestly positive in late July. The Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index registered 52.55, slightly above its level four weeks earlier. Assessments of personal finances and job security were stronger, with the Pocketbook Index at 54.84, while views on the economy and housing market were more restrained,…
Liberals 42.7, Conservatives 31.3, NDP 13.6 (Nanos)
Political sentiment remains relatively steady as summer progresses. The Liberals continue to lead federal ballot tracking at 42.7%, ahead of the Conservatives at 31.3%, while Mark Carney remains the leading choice for prime minister. Economic concerns continue to dominate public priorities, with jobs and the economy cited most often (20.6%),…
Consumer Sentiment Eases After Early-Summer Rise (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadian consumer confidence eased this week, with the Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index declining to 51.43 from 52.65 the previous week. The index remains below its 2026 high of 54.19 and well below the peak recorded in 2021. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame…
Economic Pressures Endure, Political Rankings Hold. (Nanos)
The federal political landscape endures, with the Liberals at 43.0 per cent among committed voters compared with 31.0 per cent for the Conservatives. Mark Carney remains the preferred choice for prime minister at 51.5 per cent. Jobs and the economy continue to be Canadians’ top national concern at 21.5 per…
Confidence hits a four-month high. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadian confidence improved in early July, with the Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index rising to 52.65 from 50.17 four weeks earlier. Confidence was last at this level in March 2026. The Pocketbook Index increased to 54.20, while the Expectations Index reached 51.10. Despite the improvement, confidence remains below the long-term…
Concern over energy prices hits all time high since 2022 – Views on federal performance on energy projects and climate lean negatively (Positive Energy/Nanos)
The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on climate ambition, energy affordability, climate policies aligned with the views of Canadians, as well as governments maintaining affordability as they pursue climate change targets. The research also gauged views on Canada providing a positive environment for investors, completing energy projects on time…
Is the honeymoon cooling? Positive sentiments towards the federal government strong but down ten-points in 90 days. (Nanos Research)
The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on their feelings towards the federal government in Ottawa. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1051 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from June 26 to June 28, 2026, as part of…
Climate Action Seen as Urgent: Canadians Ready for Water Infrastructure Investment. (International Institute for Sustainable Development/Nanos Research)
The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on climate change, the state of Canada’s water infrastructure and natural infrastructure. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 2219 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from February 28 to March 19, 2026.…
Canadians are over three times more likely to rate Mark Carney’s handling of the economy as good rather than poor. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
The research gauged the views of Canadians on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s job of handling the economy. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1051 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from June 26 to 28, 2026, as part of…
Slim majority of Canadians against federal government’s proposal to privatize airports. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Canadians are over two times more likely to oppose (34%) or somewhat oppose (19%) the government’s proposal to privatize airports than they are to support (10%) or somewhat support this (22%). A notable 15 per cent of Canadians report being unsure. Results are generally consistent across demographic groups. Nanos conducted…
Liberal cushion shrinks with economic concerns front of mind. (Nanos)
The Liberals continue to lead federal voting intentions, with their advantage over the Conservatives shrinking into the single digits. Mark Carney remains the preferred choice for prime minister, while jobs, the economy and cost-of-living pressures continue to rank among Canadians’ top concerns. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos…
Economic mood stuck in neutral. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canada’s economic confidence has remained broadly stable. The Bloomberg-Nanos Canadian Confidence Index stood at 51.24, slightly higher than four weeks earlier and just above the neutral benchmark. Views on personal finances and job security were largely unchanged, while expectations for the economy and housing have improved modestly. – Nik Nanos,…
Canadians split on Alto High-Speed Rail as a Government priority (CTV News/Nanos)
Nanos was retained to conduct research to gauge the views of Canadians on the importance of the Alto High-Speed Rail Project as a government priority. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,051 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from…
The Great Canadian Staycation: Economic Anxiety Trims Summer Travel. (CTV News/Nanos)
Nanos Research was retained to conduct public opinion research to understand the impact of the economy on Canadians’ vacation plans, as well as changes to international travel plans, and participation in community events. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,051…
Canadians overwhelmingly want national unity, but many believe it is weakening (Globe and Mail/Nanos)
A vast majority of Canadians say it is important (77%) or somewhat important (11%) for Canada to remain a united country. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,051 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from June 26th to 28th,…
Canadians prioritize growing oil and gas exports over meeting emission reduction targets (Nanos/Bloomberg)
The research gauged the opinions of Canadians on the priority of the Government of Canada regarding meeting the target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and focusing on oil growth and gas exports. It also explores views on building a new oil pipeline from Alberta to BC. Nanos conducted an RDD…
Liberals lead by 13 points – Carney ahead of Poilievre by 26 points on preferred PM. (Nanos)
Canada’s federal landscape shows limited movement. The Liberals stand at 43.8%, ahead of the Conservatives at 30.4% and the NDP at 12.0%, while the Bloc is at 6.5% and the Greens at 5.2%. Carney continues to have a significant advantage over Poilievre on the preferred PM tracking. Economic concerns remain…
Beyond CUSMA: Crisis, Co-operation and the Relationship Ahead (University of Calgary School of Public Policy New North America Initiative/Nanos Research/Ipsos Public Affairs)
Nanos conducted two nationally representative surveys in Canada on behalf of the University of Calgary School of Public Policy New North America Initiative. The research gauged the views of Canadians on the Canada-U.S. relationship, their views of other countries, free trade, trade relations, cooperation with the United States, and the…
Canadian economic sentiment sputtering in neutral. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadian economic sentiment remains stable. The Bloomberg‑Nanos index stood at 50.88, up from 50.70 four weeks earlier and close to neutral. Current conditions eased slightly, with the pocketbook measure at 51.82, while expectations rose to 49.93. Overall levels remain below the longer-term average of 54.73 and the recent peak of…

















